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Our Services

The services we provide include professional planning assistance to our municipalities, municipal training, program management, project and plan development, informative publications, and other products.

Our services to the general public include demographic information, aerial photography, maps, and publications. Our focus is to serve our citizens by planning well-designed communities with revitalized downtowns, housing choices, efficient transportation systems, scenic open spaces, trails, vibrant employment centers, preserved farmland, and community facilities.


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    Montgomery County Planning Commission Seeks Nominations for 2023 Montgomery Awards

    The Montgomery County Planning Commission is looking for projects and individuals/organizations that represent the best in site design, environmental stewardship, and planning advocacy in Montgomery County.
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    Montgomery County Opens New Chester Valley Trail Extension

    The Montgomery County Commissioners joined with other local officials today to cut the ribbon on the Chester Valley Trail Extension, a 3.8-mile extension of the Chester Valley Trail.
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    Lane Closures Begin March 8 for Ridge Pike Improvement Project

    The lane closure will be in effect from Pine Ridge Road through Northwestern Avenue in the eastbound direction and from Northwestern Avenue to Park Ave in the westbound direction.
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    2023 Montco 2040 Implementation Update

    Take a look at all of the 2022 implementation projects and activities to achieve the goals of Montgomery County's comprehensive plan. Read on...
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    2022 Annual Summary of Subdivision, Land Development and Zoning Activity

    The 2022 Annual Summary of Subdivision, Land Development, and Zoning Activity shows proposals by municipality. Read on...
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    Montgomery County Accepting Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Applications

    The Montgomery County Planning Commission is now accepting applications for the 2023 cycle of the Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program. Applications are due March 1, 2023.
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    StalkTalk - Fall 2022 Farmland Newsletter Issue

    Check out the latest issue of StalkTalk, Montgomery County’s farmland newsletter. Read on...
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    Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on New County Comprehensive Plan

    The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) invites everyone to take part in the planning for the county’s upcoming 2050 comprehensive plan.
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    Five Municipal Projects Receive Montgomery County Transportation Program Grants

    The Montgomery County Commissioners announced today that five projects across the county will receive Montgomery County Transportation Program (CTP) grants for the 2022 funding cycle.
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    Montgomery County Planning Commission Releases Return on Environment Study

    The study demonstrates how protected open space—public parks and trails, preserved farmland, and private conserved lands—results in millions of dollars in terms of savings, earnings, and avoided costs each year.
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    Eighteen Projects Receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants from Montgomery County

    Eighteen local municipalities have been awarded grants. Projects focus on building trails, paths, sidewalk connections and bike facilities; downtown and community destination support; and adaptation and resiliency projects.
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    Montgomery County Seeks New Farmers to Preserve Their Farms for Future Generations

    The Montgomery County Planning Commission is accepting applications for the 2022 round of the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Program. Read on...
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    Eight Municipal Projects Receive Montgomery County Transportation Program Grants

    The Montgomery County Commissioners announced that eight projects across the county will receive Montgomery County Transportation Program grants for the 2021 selection cycle. Read on...
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